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CVHS Post Grad Newsletter

December 5, 2024

CVHS Post Grad Newsletter December 5, 2024
CVHS Post GradNewsletterDecember 5, 2024

Colleges

  • If you need a reminder on how to request transcripts, it's on the Post Grad website: How to Request Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation. To pay for transcripts, go through this direct link or login to MySchoolBucks and search "transcripts" to find and add CVHS TRANSCRIPTS. Students, don't forget to see me to let me know where and what you want sent!
  • Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing application materials. Colleges may continue to send emails that materials are missing during that 2-week window, but don't panic.
  • Does your college of choice have an upcoming deadline of December 15th? Please plan ahead and check in with Ms. Gentry ASAP! Some colleges require information from your counselor, and counselors require time to be able to complete it. You can check the college websites for specific requirements. Please also make sure that the deadline is correct in Naviance.
  • If you have an application deadline of January 1st or 2nd, please remember that we are not in school and I will not be able to send anything until January 9th. If you need transcripts sent, please see Ms. Gentry BEFORE December 19th.
  • If you need to send your transcripts from Arapahoe Community College, you send them through the ACC website.
  • Test scores are not on the transcript. You'll need to send them directly from ACT or SAT.
  • Use your resources. Counselors, teachers and Ms. Gentry are here to help you with this process. Make your future a priority and ask for help if you need it. College applications can feel complex and they change constantly. We are also here to help you find your pathway even if it isn’t college. Our goal is to make sure you find your “right” path.
  • Have you heard back from a college? Let me know the college decision so that I can update your application status in Naviance.
  • If you have had someone write you a letter of recommendation, please make sure to THANK them. That's not a requirement of their job and it takes a lot of work. Thank you cards are a nice memento!
  • Take your future for a test drive with My College Plan through Discover Student Loans. Compare college costs, check out potential careers and earnings of college majors to determine your college return on investment (ROI).
  • Meet with college admissions representatives on December 11th with Class 101: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and High Point University. Register HERE.

CASFA

  • 2025-26 Updates:

    • Could open December 1st (not set in stone yet)

    • Eligibility: Colorado application for state financial aid for Colorado ASSET students (non-US citizens); students who have lived in the US for 12 months before starting at college, attended a CO high school for 1 year before graduation. If student has a financial need, regardless of their ASSET status should complete CAFSA (even if not meeting the above criteria).

      • ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow)- will pay instate tuition at CO colleges/universities; can be awarded the Colorado Student Grant depending on financial need through completion of the CASFA.

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FAFSA

  • It's game time! The moment we've all been waiting for... the FAFSA is Live! Join our CAP experts Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough for a power-packed session where we break down everything you need to know about the FAFSA. Don’t miss our live Q&A - we'll make sure you feel confident and ready to tackle the FAFSA.
    • During this session, we’ll cover:
      • What's new with the FAFSA (and why these changes actually matter to YOUR family)
      • How to maximize your aid opportunities (tips you won't want to miss)
      • What families, business owners and divorced/separated households really need to know
      • Who requires the FAFSA (and why those deadlines really matter)
      • Why smart families file (even when they think they won’t qualify)
      • Register now! December 5th 4pm PT/7pm ET


  • Join us for a thrilling walk-through of how to complete the FAFSA & why every family should be submitting the form. If you can't attend live on December 11th at 5pm MT, just register and you will receive the recording. During this webinar we will cover:
    1. Update on the FAFSA changes and how they'll impact your family
    2. How (and who!) to login/access the FAFSA
    3. How to complete and submit the FAFSA
    4. Who requires the FAFSA and when they are due
    5. Why everyone should complete the FAFSA
    6. What business owners & split household families need to know



  • Join us for a thrilling walk-through of how to complete the FAFSA & why every family should be submitting the form. If you can't attend live on December 12th at 7pm MT, just register and you will receive the recording. During this webinar we will cover:
    1. Update on the FAFSA changes and how they'll impact your family
    2. How (and who!) to login/access the FAFSA
    3. How to complete and submit the FAFSA
    4. Who requires the FAFSA and when they are due
    5. Why everyone should complete the FAFSA
    6. What business owners & split household families need to know
CAP's 25-26 FAFSA Tutorial
Creating a StudentAid.Gov Account for FAFSA (FSA ID)
Como Obtener una Cuenta de StudentAid.Gov para FAFSA (FSA ID)

ICAP: Individual Career and Academic Plan

ICAP (Naviance) Link
Use buttons to direct readers to different pages, Google Drive files or any other URL. Buttons are great for the important things you want people to click on.

  • The required tasks for all seniors are:

    • Create/Update a Resume. If you need to create one, use this website. Otherwise, update your resume, download as a PDF and upload to Naviance.
    • Complete AchieveWorks® Learning & Productivity assessment from 9th grade
    • Complete Career Interest Profiler from 10th grade
    • Identify 3 favorite careers
    • Add colleges to my list
    • Complete AchieveWorks® Skills from 11th grade
    • Senior Credit Check With Counselor
    • Create a 12th Grade Post-Secondary Workforce Goal. What do you want to do after high school?

  • Use the Naviance tool "SuperMatch college search" under the colleges tab. This tool allows students to search for specific interests and narrow down their college options. Students can then make a list of their appropriate choices.

Scholarships

  • Have you received a scholarship? Please send Ms. Gentry the letter or a picture of the scholarship information for our records.

  • The Design Thinking Scholarship is provided twice annually to encourage students to think about the impact of design in a broader context. Students are not required to major in digital design, but they must present an interesting essay on how design will impact their studies and future job options. The deadline is December 31st.

  • The Illustrators of the Future Scholarship is a quarterly contest for new and amateur science fiction and fantasy artists. $1,500 in prizes each quarter, and quarterly winners compete for $5,000 additional annual prizes. Application deadlines are December 31st.

  • The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest. The contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit. The year that the Eagle rank was awarded is not restricted. Contest year is Jan 1 to Dec 31. For more information and to apply, visit the website.

  • SuperMoney's mission is to help everyone reach their financial goals. SuperMoney's Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission. Our scholarship program awards $500 to students who want to help Americans improve their financial wellness through innovative financial tools and resources. Apply year round.

  • The Kane Family Foundation will be awarding merit scholarships for selected students eligible for in-state tuition to attend one of the participating schools. Merit scholarships are awarded directly by Otero Junior College, Pueblo Community College, and University of Colorado Colorado Springs for attendance at each of these schools.

  • The Grossman Scholarship Program helps make educational dreams possible for those who have demonstrated a commitment to caring for our environment's natural resources. We are committed to programmatic offerings that celebrate diversity and embody inclusivity. We encourage and desire applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and walks of life to apply and help grow a more inclusive outdoor stewardship community that engages all people. Applications are currently being accepted. Please visit the website for more information regarding the scholarship.

  • The Denver Foundation is excited to announce that applications for the 2025-2026 scholarship cycle are now open! With two application cycles available, students can increase their chances of receiving funding for their educational pursuits with fewer applications.

    • Universal Scholarship Cycle 1: Opens 12/2/2024 | Closes 2/28/2025 (apply for up to 14 opportunities with one application)
    • Universal Scholarship Cycle 2: Opens 2/3/2025 | Closes 4/30/2025 (apply for up to 9 opportunities with one application)
  • The Men's College Scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extracurricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male senior graduating from high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in fall 2025. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required. Program Deadline is April 1, 2025.
Appily
The scholarship search function allows students to search by different factors like ethnicity, first-generation status and the reward amount.
Fair Opportunity Project
Offers a comprehensive 129-page guide, available in multiple languages, for high school students that includes information about letters of recommendation, how to compile a college list and examples of college essays that worked.
FastWeb Scholarships
Students can set up a profile, and Fastweb will recommend scholarships based on the information provided. There’s also a database of scholarships organized by student type, whether you’re Black, bilingual, a veteran, etc.
Going Merry
High school students can set up a profile, and then they can apply for multiple scholarships through Going Merry. Users can alter the info for each application and may be required to answer different questions depending on the application.
MOS
The app matches students with scholarships that align with their profile. It is a matching tool.
Scholly
Another free mobile app that matches students with scholarships based on their interests, background and accomplishments.

Testing

  • Need to send SAT scores to a college? Do that through your College Board account. Instructions are here.

  • Need to send ACT scores to a college? Do that through your ACT account. Instructions are here.

Senior Stats

  • Students who need to complete/turn in graduation required community service hours: 296 or 64%

  • Students who need to complete ICAP requirements: 227 or 49% - Check your Naviance > tasks

  • Students who have completed their application to college: 45.4%

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